Aspen Neuroscience leverages stem cell biology and genomics for Parkinson's disease treatment. The self-described leading company aims to provide a personalized cell therapy to safely turn the clock back on Parkinson's disease.

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Aspen is developing induced-pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to address diseases with high unmet medical need, beginning with autologous neuron replacement for Parkinson’s disease (PD) and extending across the brain and affected organs.

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California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

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ARCH Venture Partners

Axon Ventures

OrbiMed

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Frazier Life Sciences

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Google Ventures

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LYFE Capital

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Mirae Asset Capital

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Aspen Neuroscience, Inc.

This year Aspen participated in the Life Science Cares San Diego backpack drive to help ensure local underserved students start the year with all the school supplies they need for the upcoming school year.

We started with the goal of assembling 50 backpacks for our community. Our team far surpassed that goal with a total of 200 backpacks donated to Home Start Inc.! Thank you to our awesome team for donating supplies and helping us assemble these backpacks, which will allow all students in San Diego to succeed in school.

Also, a huge thank you to our rockstar team member Nayema Urdiales for organizing this drive!

We are thrilled to learn that Home Start Inc. has received 1,500 backpacks and school supplies to be donated to San Diego County students, beating their 1,200 backpack goal! We are delighted to have supported this effort!

The Journal of Neurosurgery has published online a study 
(https://lnkd.in/eNAiayGM) by Dr. Marina Emborg's lab at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison regarding the novel cell transplantation approach being used for the delivery of ANPD001, an autologous, dopaminergic neuronal cell replacement we are investigating as a potential treatment for Parkinson’s Disease. 
 
The study published today was also incorporated into Aspen’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), enabling the company to proceed with the current Phase 1/2a first-in-human clinical trial of ANPD001. 
 
“By the time of diagnosis, it is common for people with Parkinson’s to have lost the majority of dopaminergic neurons, leading to progressive loss of motor and neurological function,” explained Ed Wirth, MD, PhD, study co-author and Aspen’s chief medical officer. “To replace these lost cells, we must target a very specific area of the brain with a high degree of surgical precision. Using the latest advances in intraoperative MRI guided techniques, the patient’s new cells are transplanted, a few microliters at a time, to the exact area where they are most needed.”  

Click the link below to learn more: 

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We are delighted to share that Aspen Neuroscience's President and CEO, Damien McDevitt, PhD, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Stifel 2024 Virtual Cell Therapy Forum tomorrow, Tuesday, July 9 at 10:35am PT (1:35pm ET).

A live webcast of the fireside chat will be broadcast during the event. Viewers can watch the live webcast at https://lnkd.in/geHU-3t9. We hope to see you there!

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We are pleased to share that Aspen Neuroscience is utilizing the MRI-Guided ClearPoint Neuro, Inc., Navigation System for all patients enrolled in the recently launched ASPIRO Phase 1/2a clinical trial for transplantation of dopaminergic neuron precursor cells (DANPCs) in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD). 
 
The ClearPoint System utilizes intraprocedural MR images to provide real-time navigational instruction for the neurosurgeon, and confirmation that the desired anatomical target has been reached with submillimetric accuracy. Combined with The SmartFlow® Cannula, which is less than 2 millimeters in diameter, this allows minimally-invasive delivery of therapeutic agents in a patient's brain.
 
To learn more, click the link below:

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Yesterday, Aspen had four teams play in the Parkinson's Association of San Diego's annual golf tournament. Thank you to the Parkinson's Association for hosting, we can't wait to join again next year!

Today our Executive Director of Facilities and Engineering, Jeff Barbee, will be participating in the the CRB Life Sciences Symposium during the BIO International Convention with a terrific panel of experts. 

The panel will discuss navigating and leveraging recent changes in the life sciences industry, with an emphasis on conversations around macroeconomic conditions, ecosystem evolution, technological advancements, and equality & sustainability. 

If you are attending the conference, we hope to see you there!

These past few days were a tremendous forum for education, sharing and networking at the ISCT, International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy annual meeting. 
 
After Thursday's presentations at the Translation to Clinic Concurrent Session and Scientific Poster Sessions, Aspen Neuroscience continued our presentations on Saturday, with CTO Kim Raineri sharing "Manufacturing of Autologous iPSCs," at Manufacturing Considerations for Autologous and Allogeneic iPSC-derived Therapies & Opportunities for Cross-industry Alignment. Our CSO Xiaokui Zhang, PhD chaired the "Characterization of iPSC-derived Cell Therapies – Going in Depth" session with Director of Analytical Development, Daniel Fremgen, presenting "Characterization of Autologous iPSCs and Dopaminergic Neuron Precursor Cells for Parkinson’s Disease."
 
We are honored to be a part of this incredible event, which continues to grow and add value every year. Thank you again to the ISCT organizers!

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The ISCT, International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy annual meeting has kicked off, and Aspen is happy to be sharing news and updates with our colleagues! Yesterday, our Chief Scientific Officer, Xiaokui Zhang, PhD, chaired an informative and thoughtful discussion at the “Translation to Clinic Concurrent Session” at the ISCT 2024 Translational Pathway Sessions, featuring session speakers Adrienne Farid, PhD, and Shigeto Shimmura, MD. Dr. Zhang also presented “Autologous iPSC-Derived, Neuron Replacement for Parkinson’s Disease.”
 
And at yesterday's poster sessions, our Director of Analytical Development, Daniel Fremgen, presented “Analytical Development Strategy for Dopaminergic Neuron Precursor Cell Replacement Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease."
 
Thank you to the organizers and to our session speakers! Next up are presentations this Saturday at the "iPSCs Signature Series: From Bench to Bedside" - hope to see you there!

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We are excited to share multiple presentations this week at the ISCT, International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy Annual Meeting! Presentations will highlight a Aspen’s autologous iPSC-derived approach for neuron replacement therapy in trial for Parkinson’s disease, manufacturing advances and machine learning genomic models. 

Today our Chief Scientific Officer, Xiaokui Zhang, PhD, will chair the “Translation to Clinic Concurrent Session” and present, “Autologous iPSC-Derived Neuron Replacement for Parkinson’s Disease.” 

Today at the scientific poster sessions, Aspen's Director of Analytical Development, Daniel Fremgen, will present “Analytical Development Strategy for Dopaminergic Neuron Precursor Cell Replacement Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease.”

This Saturday, during the iPSCs Signature Series: From Bench to Bedside, our Chief Technology Officer, Kim Raineri, will present "Manufacturing of Autologous iPSCs,” and Daniel Fremgen, will highlight "Characterization of Autologous iPSCs and Dopaminergic Neuron Precursor Cells for Parkinson’s Disease." 

Click the attached press release for more details. And if you're attending ISCT this week, please stop by and say hello to the Aspen team!

https://lnkd.in/g98gRbfr

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